Hubble Sees a Spiral and a Star - NASA Science

Hubble Observes Spiral Galaxy NGC 4900 and a Star Seemingly Next to Each Other

NASA / ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope observes spiral galaxy NGC 4900 and what appears to be a massive star sitting almost right next to each other. However, looks can deceive, as the latter is actually a great distance from the shimmering galaxy. More specifically, the distance spans 7,109 light-years, while NGC 4900 is situated around [...]

NASA's Hubble Observes a Spiral Galaxy and Star

Hubble Space Telescope Captures Distant Galaxy and Nearby Star in Virgo The remarkable Hubble Space Telescope, a collaborative effort between NASA and ESA, has delivered another captivating image, showcasing a brilliant spiral galaxy seemingly paired with a bright star. These two celestial bodies, appearing in close proximity or even overlapping in the constellation Virgo, are […]

Hubble Sees a Spiral and a Star - NASA Science

2 min read Hubble Sees a Spiral and a Star This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the face-on spiral galaxy NGC 4900. ESA/Hubble & NASA, S. J. Smartt, C. Kilpatrick Download this image This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a sparkling spiral galaxy paired with a prominent star, both in the constellation Virgo. While the galaxy and the star appear to be close to one another, even overlapping, they’re actually a gr…